The battle for the Obelisk has begun once again! Visit the Battleground of the Obelisk and you will be prompted to battle the opponents from the 2 opposing teams. All of the challenger waves are unlocked. If you head over to iDBs Challenger Profiles Page, you can find all of the challengers that are currently available for battle and their profiles (and the ones for the inactive factions). The non-war challengers are also still active!

It seems the Thieves Guild has triumphed on the Battleground of the Obelisk. Those who joined the Thieves have been awarded a new avatar, a site theme and the chance to select from 5 different boons.

With the truce ending in another week, it seems that this will be a weekly event. Will it end when all have had their share of the boons, or will it be somewhere for Neopians to have a fun battle on a continual basis? Let us know what you think will happen in the comments.

It appears that the battling in Tyrannia is far from over. If you visit the Battleground of the Obelisk, you are now prompted to battle the challengers from the 2 opposing teams. All of the challenger waves are unlocked. If you head over to iDBs Challenger Profiles Page, you can find all of the challengers that are currently available for battle and their profiles (and the ones for the inactive factions). The non-war challengers are also still active!

Did you miss me?

The battle will be ending in 11 days, make sure you get your battles in before the deadline!

Update: The Battle has been shortened and will now be going for a total of 4 days.

Among the prizes are site event trophies, avatars, new site themes, and of course... items galore. In addition, the winners of the war, the Sway, received some special site perks, courtesy of the Oracle inside of the Obelisk. Although it's too soon to tell, these boons may be available to other factions in the future.

It seems like Greed has been defeated permanently? After being defeated, Greed did not respawn like other challengers have. Is this yet another glitch, or is the war over? We know that Envy has been defeated several times now, so this may just be temporary.

Update: It appears that Envy has also been defeated now. Again, the boss was not beaten by the community (Brought down to 0 HP by the community) like TNT said was the requirement so we are unsure if this is a glitch or if it was actually defeated. Especially since Envy was previously defeated several times.

A surprise attack has been summoned at the Mysterious Obelisk. They appear in the form of Greed for The Thieves Guild, Envy for the Order of the Red Erisim, Pride for The Sway, Wrath for the Brutes, Apathy for the Seekers and Death for the Awakened . They appear to be a group boss, their HP appear to be slowly decreasing.

We are currently gathering and posting challenger information as we go on our Challenger Page. More info on this wave can be found here.

Note: A multitude of reports of how this round's achievements were completed have been suggested; in many cases, users apparently are receiving Tis Just A Scratchin completely different situations from one another. SMASH appears to be related to cumulative damage. We are currently collecting data on the Neoboards and via staff testing.

UPDATE 1: Two of the opponents have been defeated, with hufflepuff beating Envy and thetricky beating Wrath. This removed them from the Battledome.

UPDATE 2: Wrath and Envy have been returned to the Battledome and now have similar healing abilities as the other challengers to prevent another lockout - fight (and lose) away!

The fifth wave is now ready for battle, this time, it's the faction leaders charging to finish the battle off. Go to the Mysterious Obelisk to battle the new opponents! Kanrik: Master Thief, The Duchess, Rasala the Bright, Commander Flint, Professor Lambert, and Lanie and Lillie are all waiting for you in the dome!

We are currently gathering and posting challenger information as we go on our Challenger Page.

The fourth wave is now ready for battle and this time these guys are challenging! Go to the Mysterious Obelisk. Shady Prowler, Master Wizard, Unyielding Sentinel, Genius Inventor, Unchained Monster and Cunning Mastermind to battle the new opponents! are all waiting for you in the dome!

We are currently gathering and posting challenger information as we go on our Challenger Page.

We are only 4 of 5

We've found a total of 5 casks, does this mean there will only be a total of 5 waves? Or maybe there will be 5 waves that give casks and then there will be other non-cask giving waves? Let us know what you think will happen in the comments.

We still need plenty of models for everything but the candles, so please come to our Modeling Section and submit a pet to model! If you want a trophy for your cabinet, make sure you're logged into your jnAccount first!

The third wave of opponents have made their appearance in the battledome. Head over to the Mysterious Obelisk to battle the new opponents! Midnight Smuggler, Licensed Conjurer, Brutal Mercenary, Stalwart Explorer, Ghostly Knight and Nefarious Plotter are all waiting for you in the dome!

We are currently gathering and posting challenger information as we go on our Challenger Page.

The second wave of opponents is finally out in the battledome. Head over to the Mysterious Obelisk to battle the new opponents! The Roadside Bandit, Hedgewitch, Back Alley Bruiser, Smug Philosopher, Zombie Hooligan and Charming Subversive are all waiting for you in the dome!

We are currently gathering and posting challenger information as we go on our Challenger Page.

Now that those Luminous Casks have been out for awhile, it's about time to we finish up all the models for them, eh?

We're still looking for models for the cape, wings and contacts, so if you've got them, please submit your pet as a model in the Modeling Section and earn yourself a new trophy for your cabinet! Just make sure you're logged into your jnAccount first!

UPDATE: Our guide to the First Charge is now available. We're currently collecting prize information from the Faction Challenges, so please submit a bug report with the prize you receive, as well as listing the type of challenge you had to complete! Regular prizes awarded from the opponents come directly from the Ugga Dome prize set, so we don't need to know about those!

War has begun! Head over to the Mysterious Obelisk to battle the different opponents! The Amateur Insider, Petty Pilferer, Minor Warlock, Rent-a-Brute, Grumpy Mummy and Assistant Scientist are all waiting for you in the battledome!

We are currently gathering and posting challenger information as we go on our Challenger Page.

You may also find a Yellow Luminous Cask when battling. This is a no-trade item, and can only be opened by purchasing a Silver Cask Key from the NC Mall.

Neopets is hosting another Costume Contest! You can use Jellyneo's own Wardrobe to create an outfit that represents a faction in the War of the Obelisk. Just save your outfit and send the outfit url to the email below.

This time around, the theme is costumes based on the war factions! Dress your Neopet up as a member of any one of the factions (it doesn't have to be the one you joined) and submit it to us! Here's how to do it:

Step 1: Use the Jellyneo Wardrobe App to design the best faction-themed outfit that you can!
Step 2: Send us an email at contests@neopets.com with the following info:
-The URL of the dressed Neopet. (No entries with image attachments will be accepted.) (Submit the url of your saved outfit)
-Your Neopets.com username.
-A brief description of the customisation(s).
-You may submit up to three entries. (Put them all in one email!)

Info: Entry cutoff is Monday, March 4th at 23:59:59 NST. We'll then go through the entries and put up our top picks for you to vote on! The top 3 winners will be rewarded with Neopet items and Internet fame!

It's time to start choosing sides, as war breaks out in a week! Head on over to the Mysterious Obelisk to join a faction! Clicking on a join button reveals a little welcome message from each faction's leader.

Just when we thought it couldn't get any more crowded at the Mysterious Obelisk, zombies and monsters and ghosts, OH MY! We heard that each faction is taking volunteers to fight for their cause. "Lucky" Neopians will be able to swear their loyalty to the Thieves Guild, The Sway, the Order of the Red Erisim, the Brute Squad, the Seekers, or the Awakened. Which one will YOU pick? You can make your choice starting tonight, but choose wisely!

What faction do you support? What do you think about the Sway Lenny's Necklace of Evil? Sound off in the comments or on our War of the Obelisk forum!

A sixth trailer has been posted at the Mysterious Dig Site, with this one showing the Awakened, a group of Zombie and Ghost Neopets.

Do the Awakened really want the obelisk, or are they just out for brains?

Now with a sixth force looking to join the coming battle, this is shaping up to be quite exciting. Stay tuned for any further developments, and in the meantime, feel free to speculate away in the comments!

Any clue as to what faction you'd like to join? Why is the elderly The Sway Lenny playing chess? (Shouldn't she be planning for... I don't know, some mysterious war? I mean, the Brute Squad looks rather tough, don'tcha think?)

Sound off in the comments, and check out the jnForums! You'll also want to stay tuned, 'cause we get the feeling that there'll be huge developments coming up soon. Hope your pet's all trained up!

A fifth video has been posted at the Mysterious Dig Site. This one introduces the Seekers, an elite group of scholars eager to get their hands (and paws) on some ancient wisdom.

With five different forces struggling for power, this is shaping up to be a very interesting incident indeed. Stay tuned for any further developments, and in the meantime, feel free to speculate away in the comments!

The fourth trailer has been released at the Mysterious Dig Site. This time, Neopias strongest warriors have gotten together to form the Brute Squad. They will fight whoever stands in their way in order to harness the power of the Obelisk.

The trailer shows a lot of battling over the obelisks, I think it's safe to say we can expect battling soon!

Will there be more factions or are there only four? Who do you think you will join if we can choose sides? Let us know in the comments.

Looks like new Battledome challengers are now confirmed to be in the pipeline for this Tyrannia event! A user on the Neoboards has reported that during a glitchy Battledome fight, a mysterious opponent named "Thief 1" appeared as the challenger. See the screenshot below.

Head on over to the Mysterious Dig Site to be greeted with a shiny new button ... revealing a video trailer to watch!

The first thing you'll probably notice is that the ever-lovable Kanrik is involved, as the trailer is surrounding the Thieves Guild, and their attempt to own/secure/sell the Obelisk before anyone else!

There is also a hint at the potential possibility to join the Thieves Guild (or another faction, if more are revealed) at some point. We'll keep you posted once we know more!

Looks like as of midnight we can now dig at the Mysterious Site! You can dig once per fifteen minute increment, :00 - :14, :15 - :29, :30 - :44 and :45 - :59 past the hour, and can collect up to 20 items per day from the digging.

As if this wasn't enough, this is also the start of a brand new NC Mall event, Scanning for Buried Relics! For this, you will need to purchase one of the Tyrannian Scanoscope packs, and each day you can get a new NC item!

Have any thoughts on either of these? Hit up the comments or head on over to the Jellyneo Forums and chat about it with us!

What is Scanning for Buried Relics?
Scanning for Buried Relics is an NC Mall event where you can scan the Tyrannian digging site daily to uncover NC item prizes! Visit the NC Mall to purchase your Tyrannian Scanoscopes (sold in packs of 1, 5, and 14). Once you activate your Scanoscopes, visit the Buried Relics page to uncover hidden treasures and help in the digging efforts!

How long can I scan for buried relics?
Tyrannia Scanoscopes will be on sale from February 12 through February 25, 2013. You can participate any time within that period by purchasing Tyrannian Scanoscopes in the NC Mall. The digging site will always be available for you to uncover your hidden items.

How do I purchase Tyrannian Scanoscopes?
Visit the NC Mall to purchase your Tyrannian Scanoscopes in packs of 1, 5, and 14. The number of Tyrannian Scanoscopes in the pack represents the number of relics you can scan to receive an NC item prize. Once you have purchased your Tyrannian Scanoscopes, be sure to activate them in your inventory before visiting the Buried Relics site to claim your prizes.

Can I scan the same dig area more than once?
No, unfortunately you can only scan each area once for every account.

Can I scan on days that have passed?
Yes, prizes can be collected on days that have passed or on that day. Simply click on the day you would like your relic prize and apply your Tyrannian Scanoscope.

Is there a time limit to applying a Scanoscope and collecting my daily prize?
There really isn't a time limit for collecting your daily prizes, but the sooner the better so you can enjoy them! If you activated and have remaining Tyrannian Scanoscopes, you will be able to return to the page to claim your prize as long as the Buried Relics page is still accessible.

Can I give Tyrannian Scanoscopes to another user?
Yes, Tyrannian Scanoscopes are like any other Neocash item and are giftable via an NC Gift Box (one item per NC Gift Box).

Can I participate in the buried relics digging on my side account(s)?
Yes, you can participate in the buried relics digging on your side accounts.

I'm trying to activate additional Tyrannian Scanoscopes, why isn't it working?
Please keep in mind that you will only be able to claim prizes each day once on each account. If you have already activated up to 14 Tyrannian Scanoscopes, you will not be able to activate anymore. An exception to this is if you activate more packs in order to reach 14 Tyrannian Scanoscopes activated. For example, if you activated a 5-pack and then a 1-pack, you will be able to activate a 14-pack in order to reach 14 activations. Unfortunately extra activations cannot be redeemed or returned as you can only collect up to 14 prizes, one each day in this event.

If you were online shortly after midnight NST, (and didn't experience the insane lag I did :/) you will more than likely have received a new Tyrannia-based Random Event, that may have also shaken your screeen!

The Neocash ticket packs we brought you a while back are soon going to be of use! Looks like we'll be digging for something...

The suggestion is that something will start later today. Stay with JN as we get more information!

Update: TNT's decided to tease us one final time on Facebook...

A flash of light and a strange earthquake has been reported in the northern regions of Tyrannia. Authorities have been notified. Meanwhile, Neopians are gathering around a strange formation that was uncovered by the seismic activity...

I think we all know what's going to happen in the next few weeks, right? I mean, just looking at allofthesehints... It's only a matter of time, folks. Get all your omelettes in, because I have the feeling that Tyrannia's going to be in trouble.

New Features - January 29th, 2013

ATTENTION - Now that we have your attention, here is a friendly reminder to train your Neopets on a regular basis. For no reason! Well, the reminder is for no reason. Training is for a reas-- never mind. That is all.

How do you think this war's going to play out? Sound off in the comments!

Remember thosespoilersTNT has been sharing? Here's more indication that a plot with a Battledome component is coming soon. Looks like these "plot packs" that have been flying around the Neoboards will be the NC component (which is pretty standard with events nowadays).

Today's New Features contained a rather interesting note (and another teaser, no less).

New Features - January 25th, 2013

Battledome Maintenance - The new Battledome will be undergoing some maintenance today and tomorrow for... reasons. *shifty eyes* During this time, the 'Dome itself may shut down for an hour or two at a time or it may be slow or unresponsive. Sorry for the inconvenience!

Maybe while it's down your Neopet could train instead... for no particular reason. *cough*

It may be wise of you to heed TNT's advice - because from what we've seen, all signs point to a Battledome-related event.

It seems Tyrannia is still stuck in the stone age (bu dum ts). Faerieland has had TWO remodels, plus there was Krawk Island and Roo Island -- not to mention the remodels that happened eons ago. Why no Tyrannian love? D: ~sdspj

TNT has posted an image of Kanrik on their Facebook page along with a short description that reads "We'll just leave this here... ;)". Kanrik is mostly known for his involvement in the Hannah and the Ice Caves Plot. What could this mean? Are TNT hinting at a new upcoming plot? Are we going to see the New Battledome be used in a plot?